Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tear someone limb from limb
idiom
/tɛr ˈsʌm.wʌn lɪm frʌm lɪm/
Definition
To violently dismember or destroy someone completely.
Examples
- After the game, the coach was so frustrated he wanted to tear the losing team limb from limb.
- If he finds out about the betrayal, he might just tear you limb from limb!
Meaning
This phrase conveys an extreme act of physical violence, often used metaphorically to describe a severe reprimand or strong expression of anger.
Synonyms
- mangle
- dismember
- destroy
